Diabetes in Dogs
Mimi Noonan, DVM, DACVIM Diabetes is a common hormonal problem of dogs and occurs when there is either a deficiency of insulin or cellular resistance to its effects. Dogs with … Read More
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What’s With the Cat’s Big Kidneys
Jerry A. Thornhill, DVM, DACVIM There is an assumed differential diagnostic dilemma of Renomegaly (big kidneys) in cats, encountered by veterinarians in private practice, ER facilities, specialty clinics, and veterinary … Read More
Metronomic Chemotherapy
Blake Marcum, MS, DVM, Residency-Trained in Oncology The word chemotherapy can stir up a lot of emotions when people hear it. Chemotherapy carries a negative connotation for many people who … Read More
Under Pressure: A review of pulmonary hypertension
Trevor Gerlach, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) The pulmonary vasculature is a low-pressure, low-resistance system that is responsible for gas exchange, acid-base regulation, and synthesis, activation, and degradation of enzymes/hormones. Blood … Read More
The Incidental Cushingoid Dog: to Treat or Not to Treat
Robert Armentano DVM, DACVIM Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), or Cushings disease, is a very common hormone disorder in dogs and with proactive, routine testing is often diagnosed as an incidental finding. Pets … Read More